The Solid Waste Department is requesting approval of an emergency procurement for landfill cover material. On September 9, 2026, the City of Savannah was notified by its contracted vendor that it would no longer provide cover material services to Dean Forest Landfill. Landfill cover material is required for daily operations to cover the working face of the active landfill cell in accordance with regulations established by the Environmental Protection Division (EPD).

Due to the unexpected termination of services by the existing vendor, the City was required to secure cover material from an alternate supplier to maintain compliance with landfill permit requirements and ensure uninterrupted operations at Dean Forest Landfill. This emergency procurement is necessary to address the immediate operational need for cover material while the Department works to establish a replacement contract.

The purchase of approximately 400 loads will provide an adequate supply of material to maintain required daily cover, support ongoing landfill operations, prevent waste exposure, and minimize potential operational and regulatory risks during the transition to a new vendor.

E.P. Lane-Lee Trucking Co., LLC (Pooler, GA) (D) $100,800.00 (D) Indicates non-local, non-DBE business.

Approval